Those who study educational disparities know that money matters in education. And it’s not just about how much money is allocated, it’s about resource equity, that is, how effectively state…
November 12, 2021 by Denise Forte 
Those who study educational disparities know that money matters in education. And it’s not just about how much money is allocated, it’s about resource equity, that is, how effectively state and district leaders spend their funds and whether funds are distributed equitably.
From this perspective, the story behind this year’s lackluster NAEP results began nearly a decade ago. The eighth graders whose test results were captured by NAEP’s long-term assessment were born right before the Great Recession. They started kindergarten around 2012-13 as federal relief dollars for schools dried up, impacting the very factors that are essential to ensuring a high-quality learning experience.
The deadline for school districts to decide how they will spend any remaining federal pandemic-relief funds is September 30.
2023 NAEP math scores are in and it’s clear students of color were impacted by the pandemic.
September 21, 2023 by Qubilah Huddleston With school now in session, some school districts that are struggling financially — largely due to the drying up of federal pandemic funds, higher costs, and lower student enrollment — have been deciding…
